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by Hueso
Jul 29th, '16, 09:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Generator Size?
Replies: 19
Views: 13650

Re: Generator Size?

You guys are the best. Don't worry, I just wanted to know what you were using. I'm thinking of modifying a "MIni Marey 110V" (now sold in Home Depot in PR) shower direct heater.
by Hueso
Jul 27th, '16, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Generator Size?
Replies: 19
Views: 13650

Re: Generator Size?

Guys, what kind/brand of H2O heaters are you using in your boats?
by Hueso
Jul 8th, '16, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Propellers
Replies: 21
Views: 9606

Re: Propellers

Yesterday I received a message from someone I know saying that I "mislead" another person in Puerto Rico with the information I provided in this post. As it usually happens with dumbasses in blogs, they do not read that these are suggestions not to be taken literally as each boat has particular need...
by Hueso
Mar 15th, '16, 10:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 bertram widebody wanted
Replies: 12
Views: 11121

Re: 38 bertram widebody wanted

WMachovina:

Would love to see pics of your setup!
by Hueso
Mar 8th, '16, 14:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: End of the week grin!
Replies: 8
Views: 3852

Re: End of the week grin!

US and British Virgin Islands drive on the left.
by Hueso
Feb 11th, '16, 14:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 37 Bertram
Replies: 31
Views: 23064

Re: 37 Bertram

Tom:

It took me about 20 seconds to figure out your comment! LOL

David

P.S.: Some editing done.
by Hueso
Feb 11th, '16, 11:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 37 Bertram
Replies: 31
Views: 23064

Re: 37 Bertram

Bob:

When you talk about the 38' are you referring to the wide body version or newer version (II, III, etc.)?
by Hueso
Feb 9th, '16, 09:23
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 37 Bertram
Replies: 31
Views: 23064

Re: 37 Bertram

Bob:

You are a salesman......a 37 sounds feasible with your plan!
by Hueso
Feb 5th, '16, 13:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 37 Bertram
Replies: 31
Views: 23064

Re: 37 Bertram

Super NIce Gert!

Bob:

What do you mean by "chump change" when buying 480C's?

David
by Hueso
Jan 28th, '16, 10:52
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram Insiders
Replies: 44
Views: 21779

Re: Bertram Insiders

I'm in for the test. Lets show the Bertram people our pedigrees. Mine: I'm 43 years old and have been in B31's, B42's and B54's since I was 10. Have lived through four B31 rebuilds, three of them from the inside out and one in process. Fished all around Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with gas an...
by Hueso
Jan 7th, '16, 12:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Present for Mikey HNY!
Replies: 4
Views: 3845

Re: Present for Mikey HNY!

Nav you are correct. Great marlin fishing around that island.
by Hueso
Jan 4th, '16, 16:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Present for Mikey HNY!
Replies: 4
Views: 3845

Present for Mikey HNY!

Mikey:

This was this weekend at Rincon (West side of the island);

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by Hueso
Jan 4th, '16, 16:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help in Hawaii
Replies: 12
Views: 5231

Re: Need help in Hawaii

Tony and Dug:

The situation escalated.......... but the wife settled for a trip this next weekend to St. Thomas and St. John, US Virgin Islands.
by Hueso
Dec 30th, '15, 11:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help in Hawaii
Replies: 12
Views: 5231

Re: Need help in Hawaii

Thank you guys.....and certainly to far away to make a rational deal as I would like to do a sea or "table" trial with my own mechanic.

Tony:

The wife was already packing when I mentioned the engines are in Hawaii. ;)

Pete:

PM submitted.
by Hueso
Dec 29th, '15, 16:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help in Hawaii
Replies: 12
Views: 5231

Need help in Hawaii

I am interested in these.......but I do not know anyone in Hawaii that could help me.

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/bpo/5318713958.html
by Hueso
Dec 28th, '15, 10:41
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone know this 33 SF in FLL?
Replies: 8
Views: 6640

Re: Does anyone know this 33 SF in FLL?

Take Pete Fallon with you. He saved $105,000 for a friend that was about to buy a CABO from NL.
by Hueso
Dec 8th, '15, 13:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deck Replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 5015

Re: Deck Replacement

by Hueso
Nov 6th, '15, 10:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News from Bertram
Replies: 87
Views: 30129

Re: News from Bertram

Pete:

I want mine with fighting chair and tan cushions/cumin pads. White all around with blue boot stripe. No tower please! Thank you.

David
by Hueso
Nov 6th, '15, 08:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: News from Bertram
Replies: 87
Views: 30129

Re: News from Bertram

Back to their roots!

I bet a fishing outing down in Puerto Rico that the base introductory price will be $475,000. :) Post your bets boys!

Kidding apart, $100K each engine, $200K labor and materials; $50K whatever they include as "options"; $25K markup price = my number
by Hueso
Oct 30th, '15, 14:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat Exchangers and Oil Coolers
Replies: 10
Views: 4531

Re: Heat Exchangers and Oil Coolers

Stephan:

If it is not to much trouble, can you please post the specific parts (zinc rods) you are writing about.

David
by Hueso
Oct 19th, '15, 08:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-done 46 Bertram
Replies: 19
Views: 6188

Re: Re-done 46 Bertram

I do not like the black hatches! They look unpleasant.

Mike:

Is that mean enough?
by Hueso
Sep 28th, '15, 13:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2015 Challenge Cup
Replies: 8
Views: 5516

Re: 2015 Challenge Cup

I know how much time the editing and preparation of a video of this quality takes. I think I speak for all in this site that we appreciate your videos and look forward to them. Whatever you paid to get that boat to that point, you already received it back. Keep on fishing and keep posting those amaz...
by Hueso
Sep 8th, '15, 15:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Hueso and Navatech
Replies: 3
Views: 3558

Re: Calling Hueso and Navatech

Chris:

PM submitted.

David
by Hueso
Sep 3rd, '15, 16:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Word from the new Bertram company
Replies: 27
Views: 10996

Re: Word from the new Bertram company

over 40 knots?........must be a center console or a very fast 31.........be that as it may, great promo for Bertram fans


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by Hueso
Aug 26th, '15, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need Caption for the Picture!
Replies: 16
Views: 4548

Re: Need Caption for the Picture!

"I'm calling my lawyer!....."
by Hueso
Jul 31st, '15, 17:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing 14 year olds in Florida
Replies: 22
Views: 5546

Re: Missing 14 year olds in Florida

I remember a time when I was 15 and was fighting a nice Jack inside the San Juan Bay (Puerto Rico) right beside El Morro Fort in a 18' Boston Whaler on a beautiful Summer flat seas afternoon waiting for my friend's father to come in through the inlet in his Bertram 54 from marlin fishing, when an 8'...
by Hueso
Jul 29th, '15, 16:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing 14 year olds in Florida
Replies: 22
Views: 5546

Re: Missing 14 year olds in Florida

Good post to discuss best EPIRB available on a budget (under$500). Any suggestions?
by Hueso
Jul 13th, '15, 16:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question on 4D Batteries and Charger
Replies: 6
Views: 3968

Question on 4D Batteries and Charger

I bought a Promariner ProSport 20 Battery Charger (20 amp dual Bank / 12/24 Volts DC) for my two 4D battery installation as the one I had died after approximately 9 years of use. The genius and electrician in me (pun intended) installed the charger and did not read the small bold letters on the box ...
by Hueso
Jul 2nd, '15, 16:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tropic Star Lodge
Replies: 14
Views: 13159

Re: Tropic Star Lodge

www.tropicstar.com

They have three different packages. User friendly site.
by Hueso
Jun 4th, '15, 09:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Olivia!
Replies: 24
Views: 5972

Re: Olivia!

Bienvenida Olivia! Dios te bendiga a ti y a tus padres!

Way to go Dug!
by Hueso
May 20th, '15, 17:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo
Replies: 40
Views: 19569

Re: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo

Bob: "Be careful with what he wishes for..." I really doubt that he will get your numbers with a pair of 350 outboards, much less if you add additional fuel tanks. I do not understand why go that route when you have reliable diesel power. Not to mention if Cuba really opens up, diesel will be easier...
by Hueso
May 18th, '15, 14:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo
Replies: 40
Views: 19569

Re: How Bertram Lost It's Mojo

... "Another idea is to do something with outboards engines." .............. Oh, oh!
by Hueso
Apr 14th, '15, 08:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: opinions on prop. installation.
Replies: 15
Views: 3826

Re: opinions on prop. installation.

Bob: I have heard of a crazy thing a marina yard contractor does down here. Following Tony's method (set puller; put pressure) but before leaving, open a can or two of Coca-Cola and pour over it. Go have lunch and by the time you come back the thing has popped, allegedly. If you do it, please let us...
by Hueso
Apr 8th, '15, 14:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dolphins while fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 1430

Re: dolphins while fishing

If they are jumping at your bow following (or I may say leading) you, stop the boat and this will help dissuade them.......if they are not, stay around because they are chasing fish (tuna, mahi, bait fish, king mackerel).
by Hueso
Apr 1st, '15, 14:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New YETI Cooler
Replies: 14
Views: 5622

Re: New YETI Cooler

Where is the bidet?
by Hueso
Mar 31st, '15, 15:02
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: last dangerous hunt
Replies: 74
Views: 13328

Re: last dangerous hunt

I do not know if Bob wants to pull a fast one at us! (pun intended). Take a closer look between those clean cut legs and you can see some protuberance that may be of concern. LOL!
by Hueso
Mar 12th, '15, 13:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sound Down
Replies: 5
Views: 2347

Re: Sound Down

Because of my language barrier it is easier for me to show in a drawing what I saw in one of Puerto Rico's 31's. http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/Engine%20Box_zpszoimshav.jpg As you may appreciate, the Sound Down material rests on grooves made under the engine box out of fiberglass an...
by Hueso
Mar 2nd, '15, 11:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Manuals for 1985 46'6" Bertram
Replies: 21
Views: 13625

Re: Manuals for 1985 46'6" Bertram

Not to highjack the post but I was the first to learn of Nav's (Eli) find because he took the time to have dinner with me in his visit to Puerto Rico. We had some mahi, calamari, shrimp and fish tacos, not to mention local beer and kick ass Mojito. Eli is a very intuitive guy and with numerous stori...
by Hueso
Feb 20th, '15, 12:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with drone
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Re: Playing with drone

Jimmy:

My friend has not allowed me to control it. ($1,500) However, I believe it is very user friendly. Once you have it off ground and you do not move the control joysticks, it hoovers in the same place helped by an internal gps. With a bit of practice you will be flying in no time.
by Hueso
Feb 19th, '15, 14:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with drone
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Re: Playing with drone

Tony: To many battle scars. I feel I've never won one. Nav: We have spare batteries but believe it or not, it can get a little boring after half an hour. About the resolution, I believe is Photobucket that will not let us zoom in and remember, it is only 14 mpx. At what time are you arriving. My you...
by Hueso
Feb 18th, '15, 18:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with drone
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Re: Playing with drone

Navatech: Certainly, they get bored as soon as we start talking about taking the drone out for a flight. However, the battery lasts for about 24 to 28 minutes and they are sitting down sipping local beer by our side. Therefore, they are not going anywhere. In the second pic, and if your are able to ...
by Hueso
Feb 18th, '15, 08:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with drone
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Re: Playing with drone

Tony:

Believe me, the other significant ones are our "control towers". They just stand besides us to "watch" our flight session.
by Hueso
Feb 17th, '15, 11:08
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playing with drone
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Playing with drone

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/GetAttachment3_zps99315451.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/GetAttachment2_zps2ed0ae82.jpg http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m290/Hueso31/GetAttachment_zpse62cc2d1.jpg It is a friend's drone and he is just getting a hang of it. Poo...
by Hueso
Jan 21st, '15, 09:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Northeast rendevous
Replies: 144
Views: 85423

Re: Northeast rendevous

Wow Dug!........your times of peace and long sleeps are over. Welcome to the league. Congratulations!
by Hueso
Oct 9th, '14, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-rigging Outriggers
Replies: 9
Views: 3035

Re: Re-rigging Outriggers

Thanks guys!
by Hueso
Oct 7th, '14, 16:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-rigging Outriggers
Replies: 9
Views: 3035

Re-rigging Outriggers

The time has come to re-rig my double outriggers. Someone recommended black trimmer line. Any Faithful using that? If not, what would be a good source to get mono and what size.
by Hueso
Oct 7th, '14, 08:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 37 Progress II
Replies: 36
Views: 15247

Re: 37 Progress II

Gert:

What Harley are you riding?.....I rode from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West on a Street Bob the other day and.......did not like it that much.
by Hueso
Sep 12th, '14, 15:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Hour Friday!
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Happy Hour Friday!

I need to get there fast and sip a clear!

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by Hueso
Sep 3rd, '14, 09:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 37 progress
Replies: 18
Views: 6266

Re: Bertram 37 progress

Navatech: LOL. I'm just being sarcastic. He stated in his "SORRY GUYS" post: "Now the 37 is on transport and I think it will be here on Thursday , this winter I will do the renovation ." I think Gert is an overachiever and an obsessive compulsive hard worker. We should all be like him in our lines o...